“We got a lot of good feedback in July,” Dugas says, noting that higher quality beers are increasingly popular in New Orleans restaurants. “So why do we have to do just Bud Light types of beer?”

The craft beers now on the menu at Commander’s Palace (1403 Washington Ave., 504-899-8221; www.commanderspalace.com) are mostly local or regional, along with Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing in California. The other four are Canebrake from Parish Brewing in Broussard, Jefferson Stout from Lazy Magnolia Brewing in Kiln, Mississippi, Abita Amber and NOLA Brewing's Brown Ale.

The Mid-City restaurant 1000 Figs (3141 Ponce De Leon St., 504-301-0848; www.1000figs.com) is known for its falafel, hummus, and Mediterranean food. The brick-and-mortar was spun off from the Fat Falafel food truck. Since acquiring a license to serve beer and wine in August, the cafe also offers a good beer selection.